Four stories of aromatic plants adorn the face of Portugal's House in Travessa de Patrocinio. A deviation from Lisbon's normal gabled home style, this rectangular tower is unified by a single staircase and organized around a central courtyard. Designed by <a href="http://www.rebelodeandrade.com">Luís Rebelo de Andrade</a>, <a href="http://www.rebelodeandrade.com">Tiago Rebelo de Andrade</a> and Manuel Cachão Tojal, the single family residence is the talk of the town thanks to its leafy green face.

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

Portugal's House in Travessa de Patrocinio has a living green face of 4,500 plants

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

The vertical garden spans all four stories

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

The home is organized around a central courtyard filled with natural light

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

Stairs unite the entire space

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

All of the plant species used are indigenous to the Iberian peninsula and Mediterranean region

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

In addition to improving air quality, the green facade insulates the home

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House in Travessa de Patrocinio

Four stories of aromatic plants adorn the face of Portugal's House in Travessa de Patrocinio. A deviation from Lisbon's normal gabled home style, this rectangular tower is unified by a single staircase and organized around a central courtyard. Designed by Luís Rebelo de Andrade, Tiago Rebelo de Andrade and Manuel Cachão Tojal, the single family residence is the talk of the town thanks to its leafy green face.